Crispy Orange Chicken with Zesty Sauce
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Crispy Orange Chicken features a tangy orange glaze and a perfectly crispy texture that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying, to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure it’s halal)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Sesame seeds (to taste, for garnish)
- Sliced green onions (to taste, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Coating: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it generously with the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat enough vegetable oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom by about 1 inch.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Make the Zesty Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest, simmering until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a large bowl, gently toss the crispy chicken with the zesty sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve with a Flourish: Transfer the sauced chicken to a serving platter and sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-bread the chicken. Serve promptly after tossing in sauce to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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